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Disruptions Weekly Overview

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Chicago

~ 34,397 Flights affected

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New York

~ 28,700 Flights affected

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Boston

~ 26,560 Flights affected

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Dallas

~ 22,560 Flights affected

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Newark

~ 21,663 Flights affected

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London

~ 19,709 Flights affected

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Houston

~ 17,700 Flights affected

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Miami

~ 17,700 Flights affected

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Washington

~ 17,700 Flights affected

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Frankfurt

~ 16,324 Flights affected

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Paris

~ 16,324 Flights affected

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Los Angeles

~ 14,663 Flights affected

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Orlando

~ 14,663 Flights affected

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Fort Lauderdale

~ 14,663 Flights affected

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Detroit

~ 14,663 Flights affected

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Philadelphia

~ 14,663 Flights affected

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New Orleans

~ 14,663 Flights affected

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San Diego

~ 7,897 Flights affected

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Indianapolis

~ 7,897 Flights affected

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Manchester

~ 5,046 Flights affected

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Birmingham

~ 5,046 Flights affected

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Edinburgh

~ 4,956 Flights affected

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Newcastle

~ 4,956 Flights affected

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Bristol

~ 4,956 Flights affected

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Glasgow

~ 4,956 Flights affected

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Atlanta

~ 4,000 Flights affected

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Jakarta

~ 3,900 Flights affected

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Tokyo

~ 3,900 Flights affected

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Delhi

~ 3,900 Flights affected

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Denver

~ 3,037 Flights affected

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Rome

~ 2,645 Flights affected

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Madrid

~ 2,645 Flights affected

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Tenerife

~ 2,000 Flights affected

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Granadilla De Abone

~ 2,000 Flights affected

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Dubai

~ 1,579 Flights affected

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Jeddah

~ 1,237 Flights affected

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Riyadh

~ 1,237 Flights affected

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Abha

~ 1,237 Flights affected

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Sharjah

~ 1,237 Flights affected

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Amman

~ 1,237 Flights affected

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Charleroi

~ 832 Flights affected

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Doha

~ 677 Flights affected

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Gizan

~ 677 Flights affected

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Najran

~ 677 Flights affected

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Jazan

~ 677 Flights affected

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Nejran

~ 677 Flights affected

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Kuwait City

~ 560 Flights affected

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Kuwait

~ 560 Flights affected

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São Paulo

~ 345 Flights affected

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Campinas

~ 345 Flights affected

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Guarulhos

~ 345 Flights affected

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Abu Dhabi

~ 342 Flights affected

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Phoenix

~ 270 Flights affected

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Dublin

~ 90 Flights affected

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Delays and Cancellations

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Air Canada and WestJet hit by 219 delays and cancellations across 6 Canadian airports

A system-wide operational breakdown on 30 April 2026 caused 203 delays and 16 cancellations across 6 Canadian airports, with Toronto Pearson International Airport, Montréal–Trudeau International Airport, Vancouver International Airport, and Calgary International Airport seeing the biggest knock-on effects. Air Canada was hit hardest, WestJet recorded more than 27 delays, and Air Borealis lost 4 of its limited daily services to Labrador communities. Passengers faced delays of 4 to 8 hours, missed international connections, and difficult rebooking as phone lines stretched past 3 hours and web tools struggled under pressure. Because the cause is still being investigated, compensation isn't clear yet, but airlines should still provide care and assistance during long delays and cancellations. If you're affected, AirHelp's free flight checker can help you understand what support or compensation may apply.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattApr 30, 2026

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Cancellations

Brussels Airport asks airlines to cancel 50% of departures on 12 May

Passengers due to fly from Brussels Airport on 12 May 2026 are being warned of major disruption after the airport asked airlines to cancel around 50% of departing passenger flights. Security screening and ground-handling staff are expected to join a nationwide trade union demonstration in Belgium, and the airport says cutting the schedule in advance should help keep the terminal safe, limit queues, and reduce last-minute cancellations while airlines rebook affected passengers. Arrivals should face more limited disruption, although connections may still be affected. Because the action involves airport-service staff rather than airline staff, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely in most cases, but airlines should still provide rerouting or refunds and care such as food, refreshments, and accommodation if needed.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattApr 29, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Storms disrupt 4,662 flights across Atlanta, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Chicago O'Hare

Severe spring thunderstorms and air-traffic-control restrictions caused 4,173 delays and 489 cancellations across the US airline network on 29 April 2026, with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, and Chicago O'Hare International Airport hit hardest. Delta Air Lines recorded the most delays, while American Airlines led cancellations as weather and flow restrictions at Chicago O'Hare and Dallas/Fort Worth spread through the national schedule. If your journey was affected, it's understandable to feel frustrated. Because this disruption was caused by weather and air-traffic-control limits outside the airline's control, EC 261 compensation is generally unlikely on EU-covered routes, but airlines should still provide rebooking or refunds, care, and overnight accommodation where needed.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattApr 29, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Dallas Love Field sees 180 flight disruptions as nationwide weather hits Southwest, Delta, and JSX

Dallas Love Field was dealing with widespread knock-on disruption on 29 April 2026, with 155 delays and 25 cancellations affecting Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and JSX. Thunderstorms in Chicago and Atlanta, plus dense fog in San Francisco, knocked aircraft and crews out of position even though conditions in Dallas were calmer. Because the underlying cause was weather outside the airlines' control, cash compensation is unlikely, but passengers should still be offered rebooking or refunds and care during long delays. If your trip was affected, AirHelp's free flight checker can help you understand what support may apply.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattApr 29, 2026

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Cancellations

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KLM, Turkish Airlines, and Lufthansa decide to cut over 20,000 flights due to fuel costs

European airlines including KLM, Transavia, Turkish Airlines, and Lufthansa are cutting summer schedules after jet fuel costs in Europe rise. More than 20,160 flights have already been removed, including 20,000 across the Lufthansa Group and 160 KLM flights at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, while Turkish Airlines is suspending 18 international routes from May and June 2026. Some of those cuts start on 3 May 2026 and last until 25 November 2026. The changes come from airlines' own response to higher operating costs.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattApr 29, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Barcelona and Heathrow among airports hit by 932 disrupted flights across Europe

Europe recorded 932 disrupted flights on 28 April 2026, with Barcelona El Prat Airport hit hardest and London Heathrow Airport, Madrid Barajas Airport, Frankfurt Airport, and Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport also seeing major delays and cancellations. The disruption stretched across Spain, the United Kingdom, Germany, Portugal, and Sweden, leaving passengers to deal with longer waits, missed connections, and sudden schedule changes. The problems were driven by several overlapping issues, including the ongoing SAERCO air traffic control strike, Groundforce baggage-handling walk-outs at Spanish airports, Lufthansa's recovery from earlier strike action, and the closure of Santiago de Compostela Airport for runway work. Because the main causes were outside airline control, compensation is usually unlikely under EC 261, but airlines should still provide care and assistance, such as rerouting, refunds, food, and accommodation where needed.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattApr 29, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Sydney, Melbourne, and Auckland airport disruption cancels 34 flights and delays 272

On 27 April 2026, a network-wide disruption across Sydney Airport (SYD), Melbourne Airport (MEL), and Auckland Airport (AKL) led to 34 canceled flights and 272 delays in a single day, affecting Qantas, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand, and regional services. The worst pressure came during the morning and early-evening peaks, leaving some passengers in customer-service lines for 3 to 5 hours, missing onward connections, or arranging overnight stays. Weather appears to have triggered the initial slowdown, but thin staffing and tightly packed aircraft schedules helped the disruption spread. Because the cause was mixed, passengers should check their rights individually, especially if their flight involved a route where EC 261 could apply.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattApr 28, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Philadelphia International Airport delays and cancellations affect 118 flights

A wave of delays at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) on 28 April 2026 disrupted 118 flights, including 115 delays and 3 cancellations, as the morning schedule slipped into the afternoon. American Airlines saw the biggest ripple effects, with Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and some regional services also running late. Routes to New York, Boston, Chicago, Miami, and London Heathrow were among those affected, leaving passengers facing crowded gates, missed connections, and long rebooking lines. Because the disruption appears tied to airspace congestion and traffic management limits rather than an airline-controlled problem, compensation remains uncertain, but travelers on affected flights should keep their documents and check their rights with AirHelp's free flight checker.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattApr 28, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Chicago O'Hare weather ground stop causes 5,581 US delays and 353 cancellations

Severe weather over Chicago brought departures to a halt at Chicago O'Hare International Airport on 28 April 2026, and the disruption quickly spread through airline networks across the country. By late afternoon, airports and airlines were dealing with 5,581 delays and 353 cancellations, with Chicago O'Hare and Chicago Midway alone accounting for 1,408 delays and 272 cancellations, while Denver, Atlanta, Phoenix, Washington, Boston, Detroit, San Diego, and Seattle also saw knock-on disruption. Because the delays and cancellations were driven by weather outside the airline's control, compensation is unlikely, but airlines should still provide care and assistance such as rebooking or refunds, food and drinks during long waits, and overnight accommodation where needed.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattApr 28, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

TSA staffing crisis causes 1,394 flight disruptions at US airports

Airports across the United States have been hit by a growing TSA staffing crisis since 14 February 2026, and by late morning on 21 March 2026 there had already been 1,394 disrupted flights across domestic arrivals and departures. Security lines stretched to more than 3 hours at George Bush Intercontinental Airport , while passengers at LaGuardia Airport were queuing into the car park before dawn. Because this disruption appears to stem from a government staffing problem rather than an airline issue, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely, although airlines should still provide care such as rebooking or refunds, meals, and accommodation where needed.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattApr 27, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Shanghai Pudong IT outage disrupts 308 flights across Asia

A ground-handling systems outage at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) on 26 April 2026 caused 279 delays and 29 cancellations, disrupting 308 flights across Asia. The biggest knock-on effects were felt at Shanghai Pudong, Dubai International Airport (DXB), and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), with Emirates facing departure queues of up to 75 minutes in Dubai and Flydubai retiming 4 South Asian departures. Although the IT failure was resolved within the day, tight aircraft rotations and crew limits kept the disruption moving through the network. Passengers on some EU or UK-linked routes may still be eligible for up to 600€ compensation under EC 261.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattApr 27, 2026

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Delays

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Orlando International Airport delays disrupt 257 flights

At least 257 flights were delayed at Orlando International Airport on 27 April 2026 as operational congestion spread across the airport during a busy spring travel weekend. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines were all affected, with delays beginning in the early-morning departure bank and continuing into the afternoon. If your trip was disrupted, your rights may depend on your route and the reason for the delay, but airlines may still need to provide care such as meals, vouchers, transportation, rebooking, or refunds. AirHelp's free flight checker can help you understand what applies to your journey before you rebook or head to the airport.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattApr 27, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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KLM, easyJet, and Kuwait Airways cancel 278 flights at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

A major multi-airline breakdown at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) on 23 April 2026 saw KLM, easyJet, and Kuwait Airways cancel 278 flights while 9 more were significantly delayed. The disruption hit busy routes to Paris and London as well as long-haul services to New York and Dubai, leaving thousands of passengers facing long rebooking lines, overnight stays, and very limited spare seats out of Amsterdam.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattApr 27, 2026

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Cancellations

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Flydubai and Air France cancellations at Istanbul Airport strand over 1,000 passengers

A rolling series of cancellations at Istanbul Airport (IST) was still disrupting travel on 22 April 2026, after Flydubai and Air France cut multiple daily services on the Istanbul-Dubai and Istanbul-Paris routes. The airport remained open, but the route cuts hit Istanbul's role as a major transfer point between Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. With several flights a day removed and aircraft on these routes often carrying around 300 passengers, well over 1,000 travelers may already have been stranded. Because the disruption appears to involve both airline choices and airspace restrictions outside airline control, compensation isn't automatic, but passengers should still check their rights, keep receipts, and ask about rebooking, refunds, and care.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattApr 23, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Lufthansa cancels 20,000 flights as jet fuel shortage spreads worldwide

A global jet fuel shortage is pushing airlines to cut schedules and raise fees worldwide, with Lufthansa Group making the biggest move so far. It has announced 20,000 cancellations over the next 6 months, with 120 daily services already disappearing from schedules from 20 April 2026 and the first wave focused on Frankfurt Airport and Munich Airport through 31 May 2026. KLM is also canceling 160 intra-European flights, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has cut 1,000 April services, and Air Canada is removing 4 daily Toronto to New York flights serving John F. Kennedy International Airport from 1 June 2026. Most of the cancellations are well in advance, and don't qualify for compensation. But if your flight is canceled less than 2 weeks before departure you may be entitled to up to €600 compensation under EU laws. In all cases, airlines still need to provide rerouting, refunds, and care if your trip is disrupted.Read our guide to the jet fuel shortage and your rights.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattApr 23, 2026

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Delays

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American Airlines 787 breaks down at Milan Malpensa, blocking Runway

Operations at Milan Malpensa Airport were disrupted on 21 April 2026 after American Airlines flight AA207, a Boeing 787-8 due to fly to Miami, suffered a technical fault while taxiing and blocked access to Runway 35R. Departures had to use a slower runway procedure, while delayed outbound flights held gates and created knock-on disruption for arrivals. Passengers on the grounded aircraft stayed on board while engineers assessed whether it could be restarted or would need towing equipment. Because the problem appears to involve an aircraft issue under the airline's control, passengers whose flights were canceled or delayed by more than 3 hours may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattApr 22, 2026

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